The highly anticipated match between Haiti and Trinidad and Tobago in the CONCACAF Gold Cup 2025 saw Haiti's Frantzdy Pierrot opening the scoring, injecting a surge of hope into the Haitian side. The match, held on June 19, 2025, at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston, Texas, was a crucial one for both teams, each seeking their first win in the tournament.

Pierrot's goal came early in the second half, in the 49th minute. Louicius Deedson provided the assist, with Pierrot deftly redirecting the cross into the net, giving Haiti a 1-0 lead. This moment was particularly significant as Haiti was playing with 10 men, following a red card issued to Jean-Kévin Duverne in the first half after a challenge on Trinidad's captain, Levi Garcia. Despite being a man down, Pierrot's goal showcased Haiti's resilience and determination to secure a victory.

However, Trinidad and Tobago, coached by Dwight Yorke, responded in the 68th minute when Justin Garcia connected with a free kick, heading the ball past Haitian goalkeeper Johny Placide to equalize the score. The momentum shifted, and both teams battled fiercely for a winning goal.

Haiti was presented with a golden opportunity to regain the lead in the 83rd minute when they were awarded a penalty. Mondy Prunier stepped up to take the shot, but unfortunately for Haiti, he missed the target, sending the ball over the bar. This missed penalty proved to be a critical turning point in the match.

Despite the valiant efforts from both sides, the game concluded in a 1-1 draw. The result leaves both teams still searching for their first win in the Concacaf Gold Cup 2025.

The match was intense, featuring several yellow cards in addition to the red card. Danley Jean Jacques of Haiti received a yellow card in the 72nd minute, and Andre Rampersad of Trinidad and Tobago was also cautioned shortly after. Nerves were frayed as both teams desperately sought an advantage.

This game marked the second-ever Gold Cup meeting between Haiti and Trinidad and Tobago. The first encounter occurred in 2013, where Haiti secured a 2-0 victory. In their most recent match in any competition prior to this, Haiti edged out Trinidad and Tobago 4-3 in the 2017 Caribbean Cup Playoffs.

Frantzdy Pierrot, born on March 29, 1995, is a key player for both AEK Athens and the Haiti national team. Standing tall at 1.94m, Pierrot has made 39 appearances for his national team, scoring an impressive 31 goals. His contribution to Haiti's campaign in the Concacaf Gold Cup and the ongoing World Cup qualification is vital as they aim to secure a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Looking ahead, both Haiti and Trinidad and Tobago will need to regroup and strategize for their remaining matches in the Concacaf Gold Cup 2025. The competition is fierce, and every point counts as they strive to advance further in the tournament.